126. $400
Forestville Man’f Co. miniature triple-decker, ca. 1845. A
28.5-inch case with a 1-day, weight-driven brass movement. In addition to the small size, the label here also is unusual
and lists E.N. Welch, J.C. Brown, and N. Pomeroy as owners. This label and this owner grouping are not described in American
Clockmakers and Watchmakers (Spittlers & Bailey). The three glasses are original, with considerable losses to
the tablets; the columns retain the original tortoise shell painting and gilding, with considerable wear. The gesso eagle
on the crest has also suffered some damage. Careful inspection will reveal that the dial is upside-down, and so must be
from an upside-down movement. It will either need to be replaced or repainted. The hands are original. The
time-and-strike movement is unsigned; it is running and striking on the wire gong, driven by two small rectangular iron weights with
an old pendulum bob. The yellowed label is readable and mostly preserved. Miniature triple-deckers are uncommon;
AAC sold one last winter for $650. $400-$600.
Antique American Clocks July 2022